Why Taps is Played At Funerals-By Tony Dutra
If any of you have ever been to a military funeral in which taps was played; this brings out a new meaning of it. Here is something Every American should know. We in the United States have all heard...
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Students of Los Banos High School are in the running to have one of their football game broadcasted on abc30! All you have to do is go to the link below and vote!...
View ArticleSuspect Shot after Stabbing Police Officer
On September 2, 2013 at approximately 3:00 p.m. the Los Banos Police Department responded to a residence in the 600 Block of Vine Street regarding an assault against an 80 year-old male. The victim...
View ArticleA Sincere Thank You
The entire family of Doug Bondi, with humble hearts, would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all the family and many friends that traveled to Merced to attend Doug’s Mass service, and for all...
View ArticleRibbon Cutting held for Marya Tax & Immigration Service
By Jerry Knoester On August 31 2013, Marya Tax & Immigration Service re-dedicated their services at a brand new location with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. They are now located at 1040 6th (Main)...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory of Lee Alan Baker
Lee Alan Baker was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on July 27, 1929 and passed away on August 28, 2013 in Modesto, he was 84. Lee attended grammar school in Jamestown, North Dakota. In 1944 the Baker...
View ArticleA Reprehensible Act Of Cuelty
By Mariann Chew On Saturday afternoon I received a phone call from one of the Volunteers For Animals at our local shelter, I was informed that there was a pit-bull puppy at the shelter that they would...
View ArticleMy Pet Corner
Ear Cropping And Tail Docking By Mariann Chew If you own a AKC (American Kennal Club) breed dog and decided to show your dog in the United States, your dog’s ears must be cropped and his tail docked...
View ArticleCatching Up With Los Banos
By Rory Moore First we give our apologies for our writing absence, but we have a pretty good excuse. Let me explain. We have been semi-retired for ten years now, and generally we stay busy either with...
View ArticleCHARGES FILED IN LOS BANOS SHOOTING
BY DISTRICT ATTORNEY LARRY D. MORSE II Two Los Banos teenagers have been charged in connection with crimes committed on July 20, 2013 that ultimately resulted in the shooting of Bidal Taito, 17, who...
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An Honor To Have Known Pegg Eyerman
By Mariann Chew On Monday September 2, 2013, at approximately 4pm. Pegg Eyerman passed away in Arizona while staying with her daughter Mary Lucas. Pegg was a very generous and devoted friend to many...
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Family Movie Night At Henry Miller Plaza
By Mariann Chew It was a perfect warm Indian Summer night for families to enjoy a movie night. The Los Banos Recreation Department and the Merced County Parks and Recreation featured the animated...
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Los Banos Arts Council Quilter’s
Fifth Annual Pumpkin Patch of Quilts By Jerry Knoester On September 7th and 8th 2013, the Los Banos Arts Council Quilter’s hosted its Fifth Annual Pumpkin Patch of Quilts at the Ted Falasco Art Center...
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Westside Union’s 60th Renuion held for Class 1952-53
By Mariann Chew On Saturday September 14th the Westside Union High School Classes of 1952 and 1953 (now known as Los Banos High), celebrated their 60th and 61st High School Reunions at Espana’s...
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Kiwanis Club Installs Officers
By Mariann Chew On Tuesday September 10, 2013 the Los Banos Kiwanis Club retired and reinstalled it’s officers. Division 46, Lt. Governor, Al Smith, reinstalled Gloria Mendonca as the Kiwanis Club...
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Ortigalita Rd Control Burn Training
By Asst. Fire Chief Tim Marrison On September 14th 36 Firefighters from the Los Banos Fire Department and Merced County/CAL-FIRE participated in a live fire training exercise on Ortigalita Rd. For...
View ArticleCalifornia Chronicles
by Ferreira Moreno Champagne Tony Lema On July 24, 1966 a twin-engine Beechcraft Bonanza, trying to make an emergency landing with four people aboard, crashed and burned on the 17th green of a golf...
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